Marine Biology

Entry requirements

Typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent in a biological subject, or a 2:1 honours degree with a 1st class grade or equivalent in a research project or dissertation. Applications considered from well-qualified graduates in other disciplines with relevant experience or interests –contact us for advice.

Applicants should include in their personal statement a paragraph describing a research project they have been involved with, what the findings of that study were and what the wider relevance of these findings is. Applicants are advised to apply early as the course has limited capacity.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Marine biology is a broad and dynamic subject, reflecting the diversity of marine ecosystems and the fantastic array of life they contain. Biological marine processes exert massive influences on the Earth's climate and biogeochemical cycling. Closely linked with the diverse research pursuits of scientists at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and University, this programme allows you to develop research skills in a marine context that are widely applicable.

• Study in Plymouth, an internationally renowned city for marine biological research.
• Participate in a specifically designed, topical programme jointly hosted by Plymouth University and the Marine Biological Association (MBA) of the UK.
• Choose between pathways to suit your research interests, biodiversity and ecology or cellular and molecular biology.
• Benefit from being taught by recognised experts with worldwide links to research organisations and projects.
• Draw on our expertise, working alongside research staff on a personal project.
• Undertake an extensive, original and innovative research project, often in collaboration with MBA Research Fellows, or one of our other partner institutions (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science and the National Marine Aquarium), either in the UK or abroad.
• Excellent training for further research.
• See the benefit from close links with the research community worldwide.

Information for international students

IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.

Fees and funding